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Originally Posted by ShannonM  Mommy is about 4 pounds (when not pregnant) and daddy is about 4 pounds. I knew she was much bigger this time than last, but I didn't expect her to have so many puppies. |
I think the size of your mom could have something to do with having a stillborn. Most breeders do not breed females under 5 pounds because it is risky. With the small females there are concerns with crowding in the womb and that can cause a puppy to die before birth. Also, it is harder for the tiny females to deliver and the labor is often longer because some of them have a harder time pushing out the pups. I pray your momma and her remaining pups do well.